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Vinhas Velhas Branco, Luis Pato - 1990

Name: Vinhas Velhas Branco, Luis Pato
Brand: Luis Pato
SKU: 38179
Price: 118.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 38179 750 mL

This aged white wine from Luis Pato is a rare treat. Showing a deep gold color in the glass and evolved fruit flavors. The wine is showing beautifully today.

$118.99/ Single Bottle

$713.94 $642.55/ Case of 6

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Color

White

Vintage

1990

Country

Portugal

Region

Bairrada

Producer

Luis Pato

Grape Variety

Bical

Maria Gomez

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Staff Pick Notes

This bottle from Luis Pato is an amazing value for the age it carries. This wine is not even nearing its peek in the slightest--it could go on and on for another 10 years at least. The acidity is its driving force. And oh how beautiful that force is. The nose smells like dried lemon slices rolled in balsamic. An acidity that would make the sun blush. It finishes on racy acidity and notes of briny coastal air. Tart, round, brilliant.

- HG

Glossary

Bical

Don't get the wrong idea, but the other name for Bical is Borrado das Moscas, which can most politely be translated as "fly droppings." It's not based on the aroma or taste of this pleasant white Portuguese variety, however (it's most likely a reference to the grapes' small size, or the tiny specks on the grape skins). Bical is grown in Bairrada and Dao, and is often added to sparkling wine blends, though there are a few varietals out there too.

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...